FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KEITH URBAN TO PREMIERE “LIVIN’ RIGHT NOW” CONCERT DVD IN MOVIE THEATRES NATIONWIDE ON EVE OF RELEASE - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH * * * BIG SCREEN CONCERTSSM EVENT WILL present Urban’s new DVD concert film with a FEATURE EXCLUSIVE INTRODUCTION BY THE ARTIST, presented in High Definition and Cinema Surround audio specifically formatted for the big screen for this one-time showing in theatres of the DVD
Keith Urban to Donate a Portion of the Proceeds from this Event to The American Red Cross to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Tickets On Sale Now
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September 8, 2005 – Multi-platinum artist Keith Urban has captivated audiences around the world with his astonishing live performances, and will now conquer the big screen with the premiere of his first ever concert DVD, Livin’ Right Now, on Monday, September 26th, at 85 movie theatres nationwide beginning at 7 p.m. local time (6:00 p.m. in Alaska).
The two-hour Big Screen ConcertsSM event will feature an exclusive introduction from Keith Urban and the DVD’s amazing concert footage, filmed during his two-day engagement at the historic Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. The show contains a wide- ranging collection of Urban’s music including all six of his #1 singles, such as “Days Go By” and “Making Memories Of Us,” from his double platinum album Be Here, as well as his record breaking #1 “Somebody Like You,” “You’ll Think Of Me,” “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” plus the first and only commercial audio release of his rendition of Billy Thorpe’s “Most People I Know (Think That I’m Crazy)” featured in the GAP fall campaign “Favorites.” The event will also feature some of the DVD’s behind the scenes footage, including Urban at sound check and personal perspectives from Urban about his music.
"I’m very excited about this chance to connect with my fans in a whole new way,” remarked Keith Urban. “Also, It is my hope that, by donating a portion of the proceeds from this special event to the American Red Cross’ hurricane relief efforts, we’re helping support our fellow citizens in these hard-hit communities and letting them know that we stand together through this terrible crisis.”
Keith Urban: Livin’ Right Now will be presented by National CineMedia in High Definition and Cinema Surround Audio at participating Regal, United Artists, Edwards and Georgia Theatre Company movie theatres across the country. Tickets for this exciting new Big Screen Concerts event are on sale now at theatre box offices and online at www.BigScreenConcerts.com for $10.00 in advance and $12.50 on the day of the event. (For a complete list of participating theatre locations, please visit the Web site.)
Keith Urban’s Livin’ Right Now DVD will hit stores the morning after the Big Screen Concerts event, on Tuesday, September 27th.
Considered one of the music industry's most electrifying live performers, as well as one of its most gifted songwriters, Capitol Records Nashville artist Keith Urban has sold over 6 million albums world-wide, is the 2004 Country Music Association's Male Vocalist of the Year and 2005 Academy of Country Music Top Male Vocalist with a remarkable track record of six #1 songs and nine Top 5 hits and has racked up an international collection of gold, platinum and double-platinum sales achievements - all accomplished with three solo albums. Earlier this week, he received nominations for four 2005 Country Music Awards, including Entertainer of the Year; Male Vocalist of the Year; Album of the Year for the multi-platinum Be Here; and Music Video of the Year. (The 39th Annual Country Music Awards will air live on CBS from New York's Madison Square Garden on November 15th.) For more Keith Urban news and information go to www.keithurban.net
About The American Red Cross Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American Red Cross is a nationwide network of nearly 900 locally supported chapters dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Led by one million volunteers and 35,000 employees, the Red Cross annually mobilizes relief to families affected by some 70,000 disasters, trains more than 15 million people in lifesaving skills and keeps U.S. military families connected worldwide. The Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products to more than 3,000 hospitals across the nation and also assists victims of international disasters and conflicts at locations worldwide. The American Red Cross is not a government agency. www.redcross.org
About National CineMedia, LLC National CineMedia, LLC is a venture of AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), three of the world’s leading theatrical exhibition companies. The company develops pre feature entertainment; cinema and lobby advertising products; business communications and training services; and alternative forms of entertainment content. National CineMedia provides products and services to approximately 13,000 screens operated by its owner theatre circuits and other network affiliates. Once installation of its Digital Content NetworkSM is completed in Cinemark theatres, National CineMedia will represent approximately 10,500 digital North American theatre screens in 150 markets (49 of the top 50), reaching 565 million movie patrons annually. For additional information, please go to www.ncm.com.
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